Inglis wins it for Australia in record run chase as Duckett's century proves futile

Marnus Labuschagne, a top-order batter, was called in to bowl the last over of the innings.

- Shahid Judge

MUMBAI: In many ways, Australia captain Steve Smith's decision to call a part-time bowler – at best – to bowl the final over of an innings reflects the state of the Australian team at the Champions Trophy.

Regular skipper Pat Cummins and key pacer Josh Hazlewood are missing through injury. The other spearhead Mitchell Starc is also unavailable, as are all-rounders Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis. It left Smith with an inexperienced pace outfit at his disposal.

As Australia took on England in their opener at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, English batter Ben Duckett took full advantage. The opener hammered a solid 165 to register his and the competition's highest-ever individual score, helping England set a target of 352. Though Australia did not have their regular line-up with the ball, the 50-over World Cup winners showed their great depth with the bat as the team in yellow went on to register the highest successful run chase in an ICC tournament by five wickets and 15 balls to spare.